At most events, ambassadors are seen.At the Times Internet Half Marathon, they were felt.They were not merely promoting the run from the sidelines or sharing countless posts – they were out on the course, matching strides for strides with participants, turning representation into action – and that’s what truly defines the event. Where influence met…
India’s forex reserves have become more balanced over time, with more gold and some diversification beyond the US dollar. (AI image) A country’s foreign exchange reserves act as the first line of defence against external volatility. In times of global economic turmoil such as the present Middle East conflict, forex reserves are the armour that…
Javokhir Sindarov at Candidates (Photo by Niki Riga) NEW DELHI: If this piece were written a few days later, the word “likely” in the headline might no longer be necessary. It feels more like a matter of time than anything that Javokhir Sindarov from Uzbekistan will be announced the winner of the ongoing FIDE Candidates…
Actress Jessica Biel has taken to social media to confront a troubling new trend known as the ‘Jessica Tantrum.’ It seems some parents are yelling ‘Jessica’ at their tantruming toddlers to calm them down. In her heartfelt message, Biel expressed her worry about the fear this instills in young children, suggesting that they appear ‘petrified….
PM Narendra Modi (PTI image) NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday sharpened the BJP’s campaign pitch in poll-bound West Bengal, focusing on issues of infiltration, citizenship and alleged corruption under the Trinamool Congress (TMC) government.Addressing a public rally in Katwa in Purba Bardhaman district, PM Modi promised that the process of granting citizenship…
India’s financial ecosystem has undergone a major transformation in recent years, with the Unified Payments Interface (UPI) emerging as the centrepiece of the country’s digital payments revolution. Just ten years ago, financial transactions in the country were slow and largely cash-dependent but now, they are just a touch or click away, enabling instant, seamless and…
PSL drama over Usman Tariq pause (Screengrab) Former India all-rounder Ravichandran Ashwin has come out in support of Daryl Mitchell after the New Zealand batter raised concerns over Usman Tariq’s unusual delivery pause during a Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2026 clash in Karachi.The incident occurred during the match between Quetta Gladiators and Rawalpindi, where Mitchell…
Imagine spending time in a foreign country, trying to be friendly with strangers, and ending up being called out on it!Jason Segel learned pretty quickly that being an ‘overfriendly’ American can get you in trouble in Finland, and not in the way you’d expect. On a recent visit, he actually got security called on him…
West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee NEW DELHI: West Bengal chief minister and All India Trinamool Congress leader Mamata Banerjee on Saturday accused the Bharatiya Janata Party of attempting to get her candidature from the Bhabanipur assembly seat cancelled with the help of the Election Commission of India by filing “false cases”, alleging the move was…
Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) chairman Tuhin Kanta Pandey hailed India’s financial landscape and assured global investors that the country continues to be an open and attractive destination. In a bid to draw in global capital from across the globe, he further pitched India’s strong macroeconomic fundamentals, rapidly expanding investor base, and a…
